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Asbury Park, NJ
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Asbury Park, NJ
At a Glance
How Asbury Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Asbury Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Asbury Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Asbury Park residents earn a median household income of $71,080 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,187. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Asbury Park is $508,800 , 80% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $678,959. Median rent is $1,679/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Asbury Park reports 1,160 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 205% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,401/100K. The murder rate is 13.0/100K.
Education
44.4% of adults in Asbury Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Asbury Park has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.